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SuzukiRider · 08-13-2005, 05:19 AM

I've got an 84 pe175..runs great. but recently when i take it out, after i warm it up, i go to pull in the clutch it and feels like its engaging all the way but its not because it stalls when i put it into gear, if i pump the clutch a few times, then try again it usually works but sometimes i even have to pump it more and then it works. but after that the clutch works great. Is that normal? and if not, how do i prevent it?thxs

ALLEYCAT50 · 08-13-2005, 07:04 PM

you may need new fluid in the line. the o-ring by the lever may be gone. usually you can pick up a rebuild kit. don't forget to bleed the air out of the line.

Dave2122 · 08-13-2005, 11:55 PM

Sounds like you need new clutch fiber and steel plates.....

harty89 · 08-14-2005, 12:26 AM

What about low oil?

skyzmine · 08-14-2005, 09:42 AM

i concure, low oil.

ALLEYCAT50 · 08-14-2005, 07:42 PM

but if the bike stalls when the clutch is all the way in, dosen't that mean that the clutch is not disengaging all of the way?

I am assumeing that there is a hydraulic clutch on this bike, and check the oil...

ALLEYCAT50 · 08-14-2005, 08:11 PM

OK just checked it is not hydraulic forget everything that I said.

skyzmine · 08-14-2005, 08:35 PM

if this only happends when you take off, just jive it hell....
or replace the clutch...

i give mine HELL

SuzukiRider · 08-14-2005, 10:28 PM

no its not hydraulic, cause its an 84 but no it only happens after i first put it in gear after its been sitting for a week, after it finnaly engages its fine for the rest of the day. and yes i give it hell...its the only way to ride.

Dave2122 · 08-14-2005, 11:30 PM

Read My Post!

SuzukiRider · 08-14-2005, 11:35 PM

ok. thxs dave

richep · 08-15-2005, 05:14 AM

I had an old KDX that did this. When cold I would pull the lever a bunch of times and then roll the bike a bit before slamming in gear. Then I would give it gas with the clutch pulled in and as soon as it slipped it would be fine all day. I think this was a common problem.

SuzukiRider · 08-15-2005, 06:04 PM

thxs richep, i kinda thought it was just something to do with the way the mechanical clutches were made in the 80's because my cousin has a 93 rm80 and it never does it to him.

08-13-2005, 05:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
SuzukiRider In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: '84 P.e 175 Location: B.C Canada Posts: 109	clutch... I've got an 84 pe175..runs great. but recently when i take it out, after i warm it up, i go to pull in the clutch it and feels like its engaging all the way but its not because it stalls when i put it into gear, if i pump the clutch a few times, then try again it usually works but sometimes i even have to pump it more and then it works. but after that the clutch works great. Is that normal? and if not, how do i prevent it?thxs

08-14-2005, 09:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
skyzmine Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2000 SUZUKI RM125 Location: New York Skyz Posts: 29	i concure, low oil. __________________ This has been news from the SKY

08-14-2005, 07:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
ALLEYCAT50 Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2008 YZ450 Location: NOVA SCOTIA Posts: 70	but if the bike stalls when the clutch is all the way in, dosen't that mean that the clutch is not disengaging all of the way? I am assumeing that there is a hydraulic clutch on this bike, and check the oil... Last edited by ALLEYCAT50; 08-14-2005 at 08:04 PM.

08-14-2005, 08:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
skyzmine Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2000 SUZUKI RM125 Location: New York Skyz Posts: 29	if this only happends when you take off, just jive it hell.... or replace the clutch... i give mine HELL __________________ This has been news from the SKY

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08-13-2005, 07:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
ALLEYCAT50 Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2008 YZ450 Location: NOVA SCOTIA Posts: 70	you may need new fluid in the line. the o-ring by the lever may be gone. usually you can pick up a rebuild kit. don't forget to bleed the air out of the line.

08-13-2005, 11:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dave2122 Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: Which one of the 9? Location: USA Posts: 887	Sounds like you need new clutch fiber and steel plates.....

08-14-2005, 12:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
harty89 Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: TS185 Location: Cow Town QLD Aus Posts: 12	What about low oil?

08-14-2005, 08:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
ALLEYCAT50 Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2008 YZ450 Location: NOVA SCOTIA Posts: 70	OK just checked it is not hydraulic forget everything that I said.

08-14-2005, 10:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
SuzukiRider In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: '84 P.e 175 Location: B.C Canada Posts: 109	no its not hydraulic, cause its an 84 but no it only happens after i first put it in gear after its been sitting for a week, after it finnaly engages its fine for the rest of the day. and yes i give it hell...its the only way to ride.

08-14-2005, 11:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dave2122 Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: Which one of the 9? Location: USA Posts: 887	Read My Post!

08-14-2005, 11:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
SuzukiRider In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: '84 P.e 175 Location: B.C Canada Posts: 109	ok. thxs dave

08-15-2005, 05:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
richep Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 21	I had an old KDX that did this. When cold I would pull the lever a bunch of times and then roll the bike a bit before slamming in gear. Then I would give it gas with the clutch pulled in and as soon as it slipped it would be fine all day. I think this was a common problem.

08-15-2005, 06:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
SuzukiRider In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: '84 P.e 175 Location: B.C Canada Posts: 109	thxs richep, i kinda thought it was just something to do with the way the mechanical clutches were made in the 80's because my cousin has a 93 rm80 and it never does it to him.

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